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$347+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (SBA - KOA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — KOA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Barbara (SBA) to Kailua-Kona (KOA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$493
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$347
(American Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$634
From Santa Barbara to Kona Intl
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/256:31 amSBA - KOA
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 10/309:17 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop8h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/9$493
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/257:29 pmSBA - KOA
2 stops22h 33mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/306:00 amKOA - SBA
2 stops10h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$587
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/195:00 pmSBA - KOA
2 stops21h 26mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/231:40 pmKOA - SBA
1 stop22h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$649

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Santa Barbara

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Kailua-Kona

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Return

Price

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

6:31 am-1:46 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Kona Intl

Thu 10/30

9:17 pm-9:01 am

1 stop8h 44m

$493

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/25

7:29 pm-3:02 pm

2 stops22h 33m

Kona Intl

Thu 10/30

6:00 am-7:49 pm

2 stops10h 49m

$587

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Sun 10/19

5:00 pm-11:26 am

2 stops21h 26m

Kona Intl

Thu 10/23

1:40 pm-2:42 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$649

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

6:10 am-2:24 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$347

Santa BarbaraKailua-Kona

SBA - KOA

SBAKOA

Santa Barbara

Tue 6/24

5:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops15h 15m

$462

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Deals found on 6/11

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kailua-Kona ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Kailua-Kona when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Kailua-Kona by month

Plan your trip to Kailua-Kona by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kailua-Kona, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 71.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Kailua-Kona

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kailua-Kona. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Kailua-Kona. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and United Airlines from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona round-trip?

    Currently priced at $493, American Airlines will fly you from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $587 and $649, respectively. American Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona that include hotel bookings?

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  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona (average of $409). Flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona in June is currently the most expensive (average of $624). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Santa Barbara to Kailua-Kona. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$429Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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